prostitute in Japanese
prostitute in Japanese is 売春婦, 娼婦, 街娼 — prostitute means a person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
prostitute in Japanese
売春婦
Pronounced: baishunfu
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
娼婦
Pronounced: shōfu
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
街娼
Pronounced: gaishō
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
What does "prostitute" mean?
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noun A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
"The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life."
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verb To sell (oneself or one's talents) for money in a way seen as demeaning.
"Critics accused the writer of prostituting his talent for a quick paycheck."
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prostitute in a sentence
- The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life.
- Critics accused the writer of prostituting his talent for a quick paycheck.
- He refused to prostitute his principles just to win the contract.
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What is "prostitute" in Japanese?
"prostitute" in Japanese is 売春婦, 娼婦, 街娼. prostitute means: A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
How do you pronounce 売春婦?
"prostitute" in Japanese is 売春婦, pronounced "baishunfu".
How do you use "prostitute" in a sentence?
Example: "The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life." In Japanese, "prostitute" is 売春婦, 娼婦, 街娼.
Are there other ways to say "prostitute" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "prostitute": 売春婦, 娼婦, 街娼.
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